Is it dumb to put an area rug on top of carpeting?????
Leslie Porter
10 years ago
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is it safe to put area rug on exisiting carpeting?
Comments (1)It's definitely done. They make a double sided carpet tape and it's used in a lot of convention settings. If it makes it safe in a setting like that, it should work well in your office. [houzz=][houzz=]...See MoreIs there a rule about layering area rugs over carpet? Does anyone hav
Comments (4)If rug is too short don't try and use in dining area. Is table that length with leaf? If so can you keep leaf out, and would rug fit then? Rug on rug, usually don't look right. Always want to move on rug. Even with a rubber pad. It can also discolor carpet, turn it a yellow. So if you remove rug or move. You will have a problem. Can you put it in a bedroom and push under bed half way. Even if carpet, it could work with weight of bed keeping it in place....See MoreCan area rugs be put over plush carpeting?
Comments (4)Sure you can! You'll want to use a rug pad similar to the product in the photo to hold in place. Google 'area rug pad'. I will advise not to use the rubber netting product on either carpet or a hard surface. Have seen instances where the rubber netting, over a period of time, adheres to the flooring underneath and is impossible to remove without having to replace the flooring....See MoreHow to keep area rugs from bunching when on top of carpeting?
Comments (1)yes generally the furniture in the grouping all have at least their front feet on the rug....See MoreBarnhart Gallery
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